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Brad Keller Injury Pushes Phillies to Prioritize Bullpen at Deadline

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InjuryPHIJul 16, 5:11 PM EDT

Brad Keller Injury Pushes Phillies to Prioritize Bullpen at Deadline

A Brad Keller injury has deepened Philadelphia's bullpen concerns ahead of the trade deadline, with the unit in front of closer Jhoan Duran under scrutiny.

Phillies reliever Brad Keller has suffered an injury, according to CBS Sports, leaving the Philadelphia bullpen thinner heading into the trade deadline. The Phillies have recently surged back into contention, making a functional bullpen more critical. The area in front of All-Star closer Jhoan Duran is now considered a significant weakness. Philadelphia's trade deadline shopping list has grown longer and more urgent as a result.

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Phillies-Mets Opens Second Half With Nola vs. Scott

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NewsPHIJul 16, 9:24 AM EDT

Phillies-Mets Opens Second Half With Nola vs. Scott

Philadelphia and New York kick off the post-All-Star slate Thursday night, with the other 28 teams returning Friday.

The Phillies and Mets are the first team back in action after the All-Star break, playing Thursday night. Aaron Nola takes the hill for Philadelphia despite a 5.75 ERA; interim manager Don Mattingly has been limiting him to roughly five innings and 85 pitches. The Mets counter with Christian Scott, who closed the first half by shutting out Kansas City over five scoreless innings. A Phillies win would pull them even with division-leading Atlanta in the win column.

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Wheeler Back After Thoracic Outlet Surgery, Pitching at Elite Level

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InjuryPHIJul 14, 11:38 AM EDT

Wheeler Back After Thoracic Outlet Surgery, Pitching at Elite Level

The Phillies ace missed spring training and early-season games recovering from September surgery but has posted a 2.13 ERA in 15 first-half starts.

Zack Wheeler underwent thoracic outlet surgery in September and missed all of spring training and most of the first month of the 2025 regular season. Despite the delayed start, he went 10-1 with a 2.13 ERA and 108 strikeouts across 93 innings in 15 first-half starts. His recovery appears complete based on performance, though the prior surgery remains a relevant health context. Wheeler declined an All-Star replacement invitation, citing feeling disrespected after being omitted from the original NL roster.

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Wheeler Turns Down All-Star Replacement Nod Over Disrespect

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NewsPHIJul 12, 7:33 PM EDT

Wheeler Turns Down All-Star Replacement Nod Over Disrespect

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler rejected an All-Star Game replacement invitation, citing a sense of disrespect surrounding how he was approached.

Zack Wheeler was offered a spot as an All-Star replacement but turned it down. According to Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb, Wheeler felt disrespected by the situation. The snub adds a notable subplot to the 2026 All-Star Weekend being hosted in Philadelphia. Wheeler's absence from the All-Star roster is now a storyline surrounding the host Phillies.

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Phillies Cut Dylan Carlson After Brief Triple-A Stint

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RosterPHIJul 10, 10:15 PM EDT

Phillies Cut Dylan Carlson After Brief Triple-A Stint

The former Cardinals top prospect is out of work again after failing to impress at Triple-A Lehigh Valley this summer.

Philadelphia released Dylan Carlson following roughly two months at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he managed only a 65 wRC+ in 153 plate appearances. Carlson had signed a minor league deal with the Phillies in mid-May after the Cubs released him from a similar arrangement. Earlier this season he appeared in just three games for Chicago before being designated for assignment. The 26-year-old is now a free agent for the second time in as many months.

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Murakami Returns from IL with Hamstring Injury History

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InjuryPHIJul 10, 8:23 PM EDT

Murakami Returns from IL with Hamstring Injury History

The Japanese slugger recently came off the injured list after a hamstring issue interrupted a strong 20-homer start to the season.

Munetaka Murakami was placed on the injured list due to a hamstring injury after slugging 20 home runs. He has since been activated and is participating in the 2026 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. Hamstring injuries carry recurrence risk and may affect his availability or performance going forward. His return warrants monitoring as a potential ongoing concern.

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RosterPHIJul 10, 7:06 AM EDT

Ranger Suarez Hits IL, Sonny Gray Eyes All-Star Spot

Suarez's IL placement reshapes the Phillies rotation and could boost Gray's All-Star case heading into the break.

Ranger Suarez has been placed on the injured list, removing him from action ahead of the All-Star break. His absence created a roster opening that Patrick Sandoval helped fill with innings against the White Sox. Sonny Gray, who starts Friday against the Mets, is now mentioned as a potential All-Star candidate given the vacancy Suarez's IL stint may create. The article does not specify the nature of Suarez's injury.

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NewsPHIJul 10, 7:00 AM EDT

Bryce Harper Entered in Home Run Derby in Detroit

The Phillies slugger will compete in the Midsummer Classic's Home Run Derby as Philadelphia heads into the All-Star break.

Bryce Harper has been confirmed as a participant in the Home Run Derby, which will be held in Detroit this year. The event coincides with the MLB All-Star break, where the Phillies will wrap up their first half of the season. Harper's participation is notable as a high-profile entry in the annual slugging competition.

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NewsPHIJul 9, 6:23 PM EDT

Bryce Harper commits to 2026 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia

Harper will compete in the Derby on his home turf in 2026, marking a notable All-Star Week storyline for the Phillies slugger.

Bryce Harper has officially confirmed he will participate in the 2026 Home Run Derby. The event will take place in Philadelphia, giving Harper a rare chance to compete in front of his home crowd. Harper has previously won the Derby, adding competitive stakes to his participation. This is a confirmed commitment rather than speculation.

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NewsPHIJul 9, 7:37 AM EDT

Mattingly open to continuing as Phillies manager past interim role

Don Mattingly expressed clear interest in managing Philadelphia beyond this season, citing a strong turnaround since replacing Rob Thomson in late April.

Don Mattingly told ESPN he would welcome a return as Phillies manager next season if president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski pursues it. Mattingly was elevated to interim manager on April 28 after Rob Thomson was fired with the team at 9-19. Since taking over, Philadelphia has gone 43-22, the second-best record in MLB over that span. The Phillies have climbed from 10.5 games back in the NL East to within three games of Atlanta and tied for a wild-card spot.

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Wheeler Snubbed from All-Star Game Despite 14-Strikeout Performance

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NewsPHIJul 8, 7:48 AM EDT

Wheeler Snubbed from All-Star Game Despite 14-Strikeout Performance

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler voiced sharp frustration after MLB named three other NL pitchers as All-Star replacements, leaving him off the roster.

Zack Wheeler delivered a 14-strikeout outing in a 4-1 Phillies win over Cincinnati on Tuesday, tying a career high. Hours earlier, MLB had announced three NL All-Star replacements — Riley O'Brien, Jesús Luzardo, and Braxton Ashcraft — without including Wheeler. Wheeler, who carries a 9-1 record, called the omission 'BS' in postgame remarks. The snub is notable context given Wheeler is scheduled to pitch this weekend, which may have factored into the selection decision.

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NewsPHIJul 6, 9:07 PM EDT

Phillies Shifting to Buyer Mode Ahead of Trade Deadline

After a brutal start, Philadelphia has surged at a 104-win pace over 10 weeks and Dombrowski is expected to be aggressive at the deadline.

The Phillies opened 2026 with the worst record in MLB but have since posted a .641 winning percentage over the following 10 weeks. They have climbed back into NL East contention and are firmly in the Wild Card picture. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is expected to be an aggressive buyer at the trade deadline. A Wild Card berth appears likely, with a third straight NL East title also in play.

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RosterPHIJul 5, 11:34 AM EDT

Phillies Add De La Cruz to 40-Man Roster After Contract Restructure

Bryan De La Cruz moves from a minor league deal to a Major League contract with Philadelphia, securing a 40-man roster spot but not yet a big league call-up.

The Phillies released De La Cruz from his minor league deal and quickly re-signed him to a Major League contract, placing him on the 40-man roster. He remains assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley rather than the active roster. De La Cruz had an opt-out clause in his original deal that triggered the brief roster shuffle. He has hit .254/.343/.426 with 12 home runs in 328 plate appearances at Lehigh Valley this season.

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LineupPHIJul 2, 11:35 AM EDT

Rangel Gets First Start of 2026 for Phillies vs. Pirates

Philadelphia turns to Allen Rangel for the series finale, marking his first starting assignment of the season against Pittsburgh.

The Phillies will start Allen Rangel in the final game of a four-game series against the Pirates on July 2, 2026. It is Rangel's first start of the season. Pittsburgh counters with Jared Jones, who is making his seventh start but has struggled with pitch depth, reaching five innings only once in six outings. The Pirates bullpen is expected to carry a heavier load given Jones's recent workload patterns.

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RosterPHIJun 30, 3:25 PM EDT

Phillies Activate Lou Trivino, Option Chase Shugart

Philadelphia adds veteran reliever Lou Trivino to the active roster, filling the final 40-man spot vacated by Bryse Wilson's DFA.

The Phillies officially selected the contract of right-handed reliever Lou Trivino, bringing him to the major league roster. Chase Shugart was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley as the corresponding move. Trivino, 34, had previously signed a minor league deal with Philadelphia, opted out, signed a big league deal with Baltimore, was DFA'd after allowing six runs in three innings, and then re-signed with the Phillies on a new minor league deal. He fills the last open spot on the 40-man roster following Bryse Wilson's DFA last week.

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NewsPHIJun 29, 3:35 PM EDT

MLB Proposes Major Free Agency Overhaul in Latest CBA Talks

The league's third proposal this month targets how major league players are paid, with sweeping changes to free agency on the table.

MLB submitted a new collective bargaining proposal that would dramatically reshape how major league players are compensated. It is the league's third proposal in June, following separate frameworks addressing a potential salary cap and amateur talent acquisition. Negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA are ongoing as the current CBA cycle continues. The outcome could have broad implications for roster construction and player movement across all 30 teams.

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NewsPHIJun 29, 3:35 PM EDT

MLB Proposes Major Free Agency Overhaul in Latest CBA Talks

The league's third proposal this month targets how major league players are paid, with sweeping changes to free agency on the table.

MLB submitted a new collective bargaining proposal that would dramatically reshape how major league players are compensated. It is the league's third proposal in June, following separate frameworks addressing a potential salary cap and amateur talent acquisition rules. Negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA are ongoing as the current CBA cycle continues. The outcome could have broad implications for roster construction and player movement across all 30 teams.

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